Consumer confidence in the overall economy and technology both fell in January, according to the latest figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. These declines are consistent with post-holiday results in previous years. Full Release

CEA today applauded the announcement by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski that the FCC will be kicking off a government-wide effort to increase Wi-Fi speeds and alleviate Wi-Fi congestion at major hubs, such as airports, convention centers and large conference gatherings. Chairman Genachowski made the announcement in his one-on-one session with CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro on the second day of the 2013 International CES, the world’s largest annual innovation event, owned and produced by CEA.Full Release

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the winners for the 2013 Mark of Excellence Systems Integrator Awards, presented by CEA’s TechHome Division. Winners were announced at the 2013 International CES® at the Mark of Excellence Systems Integrator Awards Reception. The 2013 International CES is the world’s largest annual innovation event and runs January 8-11, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Full Release

Jan 09, 2013

Women in CE Honor CEA’s Tara Dunion at 2013 International CES®

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that Tara Dunion, senior director of event communications, CEA, received the 2013 Women in CE Legacy Award. The fourth annual Legacy Awards reception was held last night at the 2013 International CES®. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 CES is the world’s largest annual innovation event and runs through January 11, 2013. Full Release

Jan 08, 2013

Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Companies

What leads to success? Why do some companies thrive while others fail? For 30 years, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, has worked with the world’s most innovative and successful businesses – companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Intel and Microsoft. Today, for the first time, Shapiro shares the strategies that made these businesses and smaller companies successful in CEA’s new book, Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Businesses (Harper Collins, 2013). The book launches in conjunction with CEA’s opening of the 2013 International CES®, the world’s largest annual innovation event.Full Release

Jan 08, 2013

CE Industry Revenues to Reach Record-High $209 Billion in 2013, According to CEA

Revenues for the consumer electronics (CE) industry are projected to grow nearly three percent, reaching a new record-high of $209.6 billion, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The forecast also shows 2012 industry revenues reached $204 billion, up five percent from the previous year. CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro announced the forecast in his opening remarks today at the 2013 International CES®, the world’s largest annual innovation event. Full Release

Jan 03, 2013

CEA Applauds Senate’s Confirmation of FCC Commissioner Clyburn

The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the Senate’s confirmation of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn.Full Release

Jan 03, 2013

Consumers Seek, Embrace Built-In Features in HDTVs, CEA Study Finds

Consumers are seeking high-definition televisions (HDTVs) with the latest built-in features as a growing number of U.S. adults own smart app-enabled displays, according to new research from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The study, Beyond 2D Viewing: Understanding the Demand for Advanced Television Features, examined whether current built-in television features, such as 3D and Internet-connected applications, are meeting the needs of consumers.Full Release

Dec 28, 2012

CEA Statement on the Resignation of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson

The following statement is attributable to Michael Petricone, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs, CEA, following the announcement that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson will step down early next year:Full Release